RN - Admissions Acute

Acadia Healthcare•Wesley Chapel, FL

About The Position

The RN - Admissions Acute facilitates admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review to support continuity of care at the most appropriate level while ensuring appropriate use of patient benefits and resources. The role reviews referrals and medical documentation, assesses patients’ clinical needs, coordinates with physicians and other facility personnel, and completes the admission and authorization processes. The position also supports patient safety and customer service throughout intake, including arranging emergency transfers when a patient’s condition is beyond the facility’s capabilities, coordinating follow-up care and referrals for individuals who are not admitted, and conducting required safety checks and supervision.

Requirements

At least an Associate’s degree in Nursing.
At least one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity.
Clear and active nursing license in the state.
CPR certification.
De-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the specialty area of the hiring facility.
First aid certification, which may be based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Review medical documentation for admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
Facilitate emergency transfers for patients with emergency medical conditions beyond the facility’s capabilities.
Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and community agencies for medical and behavioral acuity and respond within facility policy timeframes.
Respond to inquiries about the facility and provide appropriate recommendations.
Assess patients to determine the appropriate level of care within the facility.
Collaborate with facility medical and psychiatric personnel on recommendations and admissions.
Facilitate incoming admissions, including assessments, consent, and inventory of patient belongings.
Verify insurance benefits and secure initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission.
Monitor patient status during the admissions process in accordance with facility policy and physician orders.
Use web-based programs to track and review referrals.
Promptly communicate projected admissions to designated internal representatives.
Obtain clinical information from referral sources or patients, including medical comorbidity information, before admission when possible.
Schedule pre-admission assessments when applicable, consult with the admitting physician, and communicate disposition recommendations to patients or their families.
Prepare and maintain medical record documentation to support authorization for the requested level of care.
Complete initial pre-authorization before admission when possible and within payor timeframes.
Register patients in the registration and accounting system and complete admission and consent forms.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met.
Coordinate appropriate follow-up care and referrals for patients who are not admitted.
Demonstrate urgency regarding patient safety and provide excellent customer service.
Conduct safety checks and ensure supervision at 15-minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or according to individualized supervision guidelines.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.